Longevity
Life expectancy
With attentive care, an appropriate diet and good medical follow-up, the Lykoi can live from 12 to 16 years. Longevity depends on the quality of the breeding, the lifestyle and hereditary predispositions.
Build
A robust breed?
Less protected than a normal-haired cat. Indoors, well fed and monitored, it often proves robust and playful. Free outdoor access is not recommended.
Watch points
What to watch for
Redness, scabs, superinfection, sunburn, chills, weight loss. Patchy shedding without inflammation may be normal; infection is not.
Exposed skin : Sparse coat provides poor protection from the sun, cold, and friction.
Marked shedding cycles : Some individuals lose a lot of hair periodically; you must monitor for the absence of inflammation.
Irritations and parasites : Barer skin itches and gets infected more quickly.
Thermal sensitivity : The lack of undercoat reduces comfort in winter.
Climate
Cold and heat tolerance
Sensitive to cold and direct sunlight. Light coat in winter, shade in summer, never a south-facing balcony without shelter. Heated indoors in winter.
Weight
Tendency to gain weight
The Lykoi must maintain a silhouette suited to its morphology, with palpable ribs without excess. The ration must match actual activity, age and sterilization. Regular weighing prevents overly significant variations.
Daily life
Good habits to keep it healthy
- Inspect the skin each week.
- Protect from direct sun and cold.
- Do not confuse patchy shedding with an infection.
- Provide daily play: it is a lively cat.
Vaccination
Lykoi vaccines: vaccination schedule
Which vaccines for a Lykoi? Like all dogs, the Lykoi receives essential vaccines from 8 weeks old: CHPPi (core vaccine) and Leptospirosis. The puppy primary vaccination for Lykoi is given in several injections 4 weeks apart, followed by a first booster at 1 year. Depending on its lifestyle (hunting, hiking, boarding, travel, region), your veterinarian may complete the protocol with vaccines against Rabies, Kennel cough, Piroplasmosis, Lyme disease and Leishmaniasis.
| Vaccine | Primary series | First booster | Then | Who for? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CHPPi (core vaccine)Core Distemper, Rubarth hepatitis, parvovirosis and parainfluenza | 8 weeks · 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | All pets |
LeptospirosisCore Leptospirosis (bacterium transmitted by rodent urine and stagnant water) | 8 weeks · 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | All pets |
RabiesLifestyle-based Rabies | 12 weeks | 1 year | every year | Mandatory for travel abroad, categorized dogs, most boarding kennels and shows |
Kennel coughLifestyle-based Bordetella bronchiseptica and parainfluenza | 8 weeks | 1 year | every year | Dogs attending boarding kennels, daycares, dog clubs and shows |
PiroplasmosisLifestyle-based Tick-borne babesiosis | 5 months · 6 months | 1 year | every year | Hunting dogs, dogs living in rural or wooded areas, dogs highly exposed to ticks |
Lyme diseaseLifestyle-based Tick-borne borreliosis | 12 weeks · 3 months | 1 year | every year | Hiking dogs, hunting dogs, forest areas of the East and the Center |
LeishmaniasisLifestyle-based Leishmaniasis transmitted by sandflies | 6 months | 1 year and 6 months | every year | Dogs living or staying in the South of France, Corsica and the Mediterranean basin |
Adult Lykoi vaccine boosters are annual for leptospirosis and rabies; for distemper, hepatitis, and parvovirus, a booster every three years is often sufficient after the first booster. Your veterinarian will adjust the schedule to your dog’s actual risk.
Which boosters for your Lykoi?
Enter your companion’s age: we list the vaccines to do now and the next boosters.
Adopting well
Adopting a healthy Lykoi
Skin, teeth, weight, general examination. Ask how the breeding program manages the mutation and any possible hair regrowth.
This information is provided for guidance only and does not replace a veterinarian’s advice. If you have any concerns about your pet’s health, consult a professional.
